Monster Galaxy Formation: Linking Quasars Discovered

420
SHARE

An international team of researchers, led by Takuma Izumi, has made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds light on the formation of a monster galaxy.

 Using the powerful ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) radio telescope, the team studied the earliest known pair of close quasars, which are in the process of merging to form a massive galaxy. 

This discovery, first reported in Science Daily, has captivated the scientific community with its implications for understanding the early universe.

Sandra Birchmore Death Ruled Homicide: Murder Charges Filed Against Former Police Officer – USA Herald

American Ninja Warrior Winner Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison – USA Herald

State Fair of Texas: Gun ban policy to remain in place despite Attorney General’s lawsuit – USA Herald

Data Provenance Explorer: AI Tool Improves Accuracy and Reduces Bias – USA H

Discovery of the Quasars

Quasars, first observed in the late 1950s and early 60s, are some of the brightest and most distant objects in the universe. The pair of quasars in this study was discovered by Yoshiki Matsuoka from Ehime University in Japan, using images captured by the Subaru Telescope.